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The six-wheeled robot will arrive in orbit around the Red Planet in February.

One of those affected was Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders, who called it "unacceptable".

Australia says farewell to an era of aviation with the retirement of the final Qantas Boeing 747.

A scientist who allegedly lied about military ties is said to be inside China's San Francisco mission.

A total of 438 million people came to BBC News on average every week in the year to March.

Swiss chocolate-maker Milka challenged the German bar's right to be the only square bar in Germany.

Two men are investigated after 13 ancient amphoras are discovered during a routine inspection.

The UK says the Russian satellite launched "a projectile with the characteristics of a weapon".

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it?

The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings.

Ground vibrations produced by human activity took a big dive when Covid restrictions were in force.

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world.

More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack.

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

After watching an on-air broadcast, an eagle-eyed viewer urged Victoria Price to see a doctor.

The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire.

Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention.

More than 70 staff resign at top independent site Index, in a row over media freedom.

Tempted by the scheme that lets foreigners "work from home" in Barbados? Here's what you need to know.

Arkansas's Tom Cotton faced criticism for saying US founders viewed slavery as a 'necessary evil'.

Afghan poppy farmers have embraced solar power to irrigate their crops, leading to a heroin boom.

The Perseverance robot will take Martian rock with it when it launches from Earth on Thursday.

An American teen with cancer went to Moscow in 1988 hoping to meet Gorbachev and rid the world of nukes.

The Japanese have long hailed natto as a superfood – but its ammonia-like smell and mucus-like consistency make the fermented soybean dish a turnoff for many.

The new ecology minister says outside heating or air conditioning is an "ecological aberration".